Federal Premium Vital-Shok Ammunition 12 Gauge 3" 1 oz TruBall Hollow Point Rifled Slug Box of 5

The Federal Premium Vital-Shok 12 gauge 3" rifled slug with TruBall technology is engineered for hunters and shooters who demand consistent accuracy from a smoothbore shotgun. Unlike standard slugs that rely on rifling in the barrel to stabilize, the TruBall system uses a plastic ball positioned between the wad and the 1 oz hollow point slug to center the projectile and control how it exits the muzzle. This design philosophy delivers tight groupings at 50 yards—the effective range where most shotgun slugs earn their keep in the field.

What makes TruBall stand out is the mechanical separation of components after the slug leaves the barrel. The wad and ball drop away cleanly, allowing the slug itself to maintain its trajectory and energy downrange. That consistency matters when you're hunting deer or testing your smoothbore's true potential at the range. You get five rounds per box, so they're ideal for sighting in, load development, or keeping a few trusted rounds in your truck during season.

Federal Premium's Vital-Shok line has long been the choice of hunters who refuse to compromise on terminal performance and reliability. The 3" 12 gauge chamber gives you the velocity and energy needed for medium-range hunting applications, and the hollow point design is built to perform on game. If your shotgun is a workhorse smoothbore and you want slug accuracy that matches a rifle's reputation, the TruBall system is worth the shift in your ammunition strategy.

Key Features

• TruBall plastic ball centers the slug and controls muzzle separation for improved accuracy
• Hollow point slug design built for terminal performance
• Clean component separation after muzzle exit ensures consistent downrange flight
• Tight grouping capability at 50 yards from smoothbore shotguns
• 1 oz slug weight optimized for 12 gauge shotguns
• Box of 5 rounds

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will TruBall slugs work in my smoothbore shotgun?

Yes. The TruBall system is specifically designed for smoothbore shotguns. The plastic ball and slug configuration center the projectile and manage recoil separation to deliver accuracy without requiring rifling in the barrel.

What's the effective range for these slugs?

Federal Premium rates the TruBall as capable of tight groups at 50 yards, which is a practical hunting and range distance for smoothbore shotgun slugs.

How many rounds come in a box?

Each box contains 5 rounds, making it convenient for sighting in, load testing, or keeping a reliable slug load on hand during hunting season.

What is a rifled slug vs. a smoothbore slug?

The TruBall uses a rifled slug, which means the projectile itself has grooves. Combined with the plastic ball and wad system, this design promotes accuracy when fired from a smoothbore (non-rifled) barrel by controlling how the slug separates from the wad and stabilizes after leaving the muzzle.